2024 Seminars

Potomac Aikikai - 20th Anniversary Training Event and Celebration

Please see our Events page for more information

Takeguchi @ Miami Aikikai
3/2 - 3/3/2024

A two day event featuring Clyde Takeguchi 8th Dan Shihan of Capital Aikikai, hosted by Miami AIkikai
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Valley Aikido Arizona Spring Seminar
4/5 - 4/7/2024

Valley Aikido's annual training camp taught by Asim Hanif, 5th dan, in beautiful Glendale, AZ.
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Western Maryland Aikikai Spring Seminar 2024
5/17-19/2024

featuring Senseis Bob Poresky, Sarah Guroff and Lucy Thomason
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Some congratulations are in order!

At the conclusion of our 19th Anniversary Celebration / Summer Seminar, our Dojo saw several members promoted to new rankings!

Congratulations to the following:

Greg Hilgenberg, Sandan
Ed Santos, Sandan
Ella Allado, Shodan
Jeff Taylor, Shodan
Jade Bullock, Sankyu
Art Alabin, Sankyu
Daniel Day, Yonkyu
Dan Fundaturaneau, Yonkyu

And Congratulations to Capital Aikikai members:
Mark Klock, Sandan
Margarete Biallas, Nikyu
Thad Mann, Nikyu

Potomac Aikikai 19th Anniversary Summer Seminar

Please join us as we celebrate our 19th year!

Featuring Asim Hanif Sensei of Valley Aikido - Arizona, founder of Potomac Aikikai and Valley Aikido

Nage: Asim Hanif Sensei 5th Dan, Valley Aikido Arizona , Uke: Ed Santos 2nd Dan, Potomac Aikikai

Schedule: (Times subject to change, please check back)
7/14 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7/15 - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (includes testing)
7/16 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Link to Facebook Event

Pricing:
- $120 for our entire event
- $60 for Friday or Sun only
- $80 for Sat only

There will be a celebration party on Saturday after classes at Art & Maria’s in Fairfax VA. All Guests are invited to this kid friendly event.

Potomac Aikikai Summer Training Event & Pool Party

DESCRIPTION: Sensei Asim Hanif (5th Dan and founder of our dojo) will be visiting from Arizona and is leading our 3-day training seminar. All Potomac Aikikai adult members are invited to attend training. We will also be inviting some guests from other dojos.


TRAINING COSTS: $60 per adult attendee (pool party is free)

- All funds go toward covering Asim's travel from AZ and helping with the pool party

- Jeff Taylor will collect seminar fees, either check or credit card


AGENDA

Thursday, 14 July

- Normal class time - Asim might be able to attend and lead, depending on travel


Friday, 15 July

- 4 pm - 7 pm: Training

- Dinner at nearby restaurant after training

Saturday, 16 July

- 12 - 4 pm: Training and Testing

- Pool Party

Sunday, 17 July

- 11 am - 2 pm: Training

New Dojo Schedule

Starting 03/14/2022 the dojo will be changing to the following schedule:

Adult Aikido:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Youth Aikido:
Wednesday 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Doors open 20 mins before class.

Holiday Schedule

Hello All - below is the schedule during the holidays.

Dec 21 - No Classes
Dec 22 - 23 - Regular Classes
Dec 25 - 28 - No Classes
Dec 29 - 30 - Regular Classes
Jan 1 - No Classes
Jan 2 - 4 - Regular Classes

Classes will resume regular scheduling after January 4th.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!